This is a bio of the Buddha told with some editorializing, but mostly excerpts compiled from the Pali canon. This gives an excellent introduction to the personality of the Buddha, his basic ideas, and the movement he initiated. Highly recommended to newbies and old-timers alike.

new2dharma wrote:Hello, I am looking for good buddhist books in the mahayana/tibetan flavor. I am looking for books that kind of touch on everything. If you can suggest anything that'd be great! Thanks, Dan

Buddhist Thought: A Complete Introduction to the Indian Tradition by Prof. Paul WilliamsVision of Buddhism: The Space Under the Tree by Prof. Roger CorlessMahayana Buddhism: The Doctrinal Foundations by Prof. Paul Williams

How foolish you are, grasping the letter of the text and ignoring its intention! - Vasubandhu